NYS transit, electric and gas not damaged by earthquake: Gov. Hochul

Erin Pflaumer

April 8, 2024 at 7:13 AM

NYS transit, electric and gas not damaged by earthquake: Gov. Hochul

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NEW YORK (PIX11) – There was no significant damage caused by Friday’s earthquake and aftershocks in New York state, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul.

The state’s utility companies reported no issues with electrical or natural gas systems.

Earthquake captured live on PIX11 during New York Living

Careful examination of tunnels, bridges and railroad infrastructure found no issues, according to the MTA. The Port Authority also inspected the runways at airports and found no problems.

The original 4.8-magnitude earthquake was followed by at least 25 aftershocks.

Erin Pflaumer is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered both local and national news since 2018. She joined PIX11 in 2023. See more of her work here.

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